Zachary Taylor (also known as "Old rough and ready") was an American
general who was ordered by Polk to lead troops across the Nueces
River into territory claimed by both countries. He won several critical
battles during the war. Taylor later went on to become a president after
James K. Polk.
general who was ordered by Polk to lead troops across the Nueces
River into territory claimed by both countries. He won several critical
battles during the war. Taylor later went on to become a president after
James K. Polk.